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Green Extras

Plan for change!

People are increasingly more curious about living green but we are never going to achieve our goals if we don’t know what they are. If you have a green plan for your community, it becomes much easier to inspire action.

If you bike to work, recycle, or buy organic, tell people why. If people are interested in trying it themselves, show them how. You may perhaps even take it a step further and organize educational evenings such as workshops or discussion groups. If you can get people thinking about their impact, they’re more apt to start seeking answers.

If you’re looking for answers, well, here are a few social media groups, calculators, and how-to downloads to get you started!

Social Media

Facebook

Energy Savers on Facebook Energy Savers connects with consumers on Facebook to discuss ways to save energy and money at home.

EPA on Facebook The most exciting possibilities are when people find entirely new ways to use information that offer novel insights or ways to solve problems. EPA is using social media tools in the firm belief that by sharing and experimenting with information we greatly increase the potential for better understanding for all about environmental conditions and solutions.

Blogs

Energy Savers Blog The Energy Savers Blog covers consumer information on energy efficiency and renewable technologies at home, on the road, and in the workplace. This blog supports the EnergySavers.gov Web site.

Lighting Calculator Find out how much you can save with energy-efficient bulbs in your recessed, track, and spot lights.

Paper Calculator Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), creator of Paper Calculator v2.0, features illustrations and interactive charts to show the environmental impacts of different papers across their full lifecycle.

Programmable Thermostat Tool Give it a try, keeping in mind that setting temperatures up or down when you are away or asleep is an easy way to save energy and money without sacrificing comfort.

Tips on Saving Energy & Money at HomeEnergy Savers provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road. By following just a few of the simple tips found on this Energy Savers Web site, you can make your home more comfortable and easier to heat and cool—while you save money.

A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and CoolingThis guide will help you learn how best to maintain your heating and cooling equipment, take steps around your home to improve the efficiency of your HVAC system, and decide when it's time to replace your old heating and cooling equipment.

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